Laziz Kitchen Central 9th — Restaurant in Salt Lake City

Came tonight for a business dinner meeting. I didn't expect construction and parking chaos, but understand there's not much to be done on that. The part that was really frustrating is that the restaurant has changed their model to be fast-casual counter service. I'd been with a group in the past for a lovely restaurant experience, but that's over Instead of a server coming to you, you have to go to the counter to order. I tried to prep what I could before the other attendees came, but ultimately it meant I had to go up to request cups, run to the fountain to fill them, get our tables' wine and appetizer order and then stand in the line say the counter nearly 10 minutes to order those, then take my meeting attendees entree orders and go back to the counter to place them, and then go to the counter for boxes and to settle up. As a result, I missed a lot of the meeting as I played a quasi-waitress to ensure a smooth meeting and I didn't get a tip. LOL The food was good, and the employee that I dealt with most was very kind and helped to ease some of my concerns by taking my credit card and allowing us to do a single transaction instead of the multiple rounds they might have otherwise done. Our final charge was over $200 and splitting that up would have looked sketchy to any internal auditors. Laziz is still a good option for take out or a quick bite with a friend, but I will not try to come with a...

Okay, here's the deal. The food here is my absolute favorite. My husband and I don't eat out a ton anymore for various reasons, it's just pretty expensive nowadays, we have young kids, we've been disappointed by many places and felt like it was a waste of our money but NOT HERE. Seriously, I'm obsessed with the food. Every bite makes my mouth go yum, yum, yum. We tried it a couple years ago and I told my husband for our fifth year anniversary I just really wanted to go here. Well, happy to say it was just as amazing as I remembered it. The beet dip is incredible. I loved the muhammara dip and loved the walnuts, it was my first time trying that dip. The carrots, cucumber and lettuce served with the dips were fresh and crisp! My husband got a falafel platter and I got the salmon veggie bowl. The salmon was cooked perfectly, the avocado was green and ripe, the rice perfect, just all so good! The flavors just make my taste buds so happy! Thanks Laziz for making my anniversary great, all I needed was my husband and some amazing food and this fit the bill. We'll be back another time for sure. There isn't a ton of nearby available parking, so we had to park a little ways down and walk, not a big deal. It's also a relatively small location, I feel like they could fit maybe 30 to 40 people here so keep that in mind for busy weekends or nights. They do have a ramp for wheelchairs and bathrooms in...

My niece and I discovered this place just after it opened and it is our favorite place to catch up each time I visit from Seattle.

The food is always sublime. Portion size is spot on and each entree is cooked to perfection. I never leave this place feeling hungry or like I over ate. It's healthy too. My niece is a nutritionist and it gets her seal of approval; which is not easily given. No matter which entree you order, try the Laziz lemonade. It will rock your world in all the right ways.

The atmosphere is casual and chic with cool music in the background. There are no reservations so you may have to wait for a table but I promise it's worth your time. Be polite and kind because Laziz Kitchen is a place for EVERYONE to eat, love, and feel safe.

The staff is very friendly and they do their job extremely well. Whether it's answering a question about a menu item, making a recommendation, or being accountable when something isn't right; they'll take care of you.

Consider it a bonus that Sergio is a vision in skinny jeans and the general manager has a smile that will make your knees buckle and your jaw drop. 🤤

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This place will not disappoint. I've introduced many friends and family to Laziz Kitchen and they are...